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Another huge wave of unemployment claims in New York state
More than 345,000 people filed an initial claim for unemployment insurance in New York state last week, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Thursday morning. That total is down about 6% from the previous week’s tally. But it’s the third str.....»»
Democrats are demanding at least $500 billion in additional emergency coronavirus relief spending to aid hospitals, state governments and shore up food stamps
AP Photo/Susan Walsh Top congressional Democrats are calling for $500 billion in emergency coronavirus relief spending to aid hospitals, state governments, and the food stamp program. It .....»»
Over 11 percent of Minnesota"s labor force has applied for unemployment insurance
Over 11 percent of Minnesota's workforce has applied for unemployment insurance since the coronavirus pandemic began in the state, as the largest spike in joblessness in state history continues to grow. The state has received over 355,000 unemployment .....»»
Here"s why millions of Americans are struggling to file for unemployment benefits at a time when they"ve never been more generous
Associated Press State unemployment systems are overwhelmed across the US due to a massive surge of laid-off workers filing for benefits. Budget cuts, poor staffing, and old technology are key problems hobbling state safety nets nationwide. "We haven't m.....»»
Western New York unemployment filings skyrocket
The labor market casualties due to the coronavirus are piling up by the tens of thousands across New York state. The Department of Labor said Thursday that 369,025 initial unemployment insurance claims were filed for the week ending March 28. That.....»»
Unemployment claims jump by 2,700 percent
The New York State Department of Labor today announced that 369,025 initial Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims were filed for the week ending March 28, 2020, representing an in.....»»
Another area code eyed for Tampa region
State utility regulators next week could approve a plan to bring an additional area code to the Tampa region. The North American Numbering Plan Administrator, which oversees telephone numbering across the U.S. and other countries, has proposed cre.....»»
Shell cuts 2020 spending by $5 billion, suspends share buyback
Royal Dutch Shell will lower spending by $5 billion and suspended its vast $25 billion share buyback plan in an effort to weather the recent collapse in oil prices, it said on Monday......»»
How NC officials plan to handle influx of job losses from coronavirus as unemployment claims skyrocket
Unemployment claims exploded in North Carolina this week. See how state officials plan to handle the influx of job losses due to the coronavirus pandemic......»»
State unemployment insurance claims increase tenfold in wake of COVID-19 economic fallout
Claims for unemployment insurance in Wisconsin spiked 1,111% this week due to layoffs associated with loss of business related to the novel coronavirus outbreak. For the week beginning March 8, there were only 5,188 initial claims across the sta.....»»
Azul cuts international flights, LATAM Airlines could take "additional measures"
Brazilian airline Azul said on Monday that it will cut all of its international flights out of its main hub in Sao Paulo state later on Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak, significantly increasing its cancellations......»»
Saudi Aramco"s 2019 profit down 21%, cuts spending
Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco said on Sunday its 2019 profit fell almost 21% due to lower crude oil prices and a drop in production volumes......»»
President Trump"s budget plan to face skepticism
Donald Trump is offering a budget plan that rehashes previously rejected spending cuts.....»»
Wolf"s proposed budget would raise state spending 4 percent
Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2020-21 budget unveiled a $36.056 billion spending plan for the general fund that would be up about 4 percent, or $1.46 billion, over the 2019-20 $34.595 billion budget. Among the things that would increase would be K-1.....»»
Oilfield service firms predict 2020 spending cuts
Many companies in Texas' oil and gas fields ended the year on a sour note, with most telling the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas that they plan to cut spending next year in anticipation of continued troubles in 2020. The Dallas Fed reported Dec. 28.....»»
Survey: Hawaii remains in top 10 states with high-rated health plans
The National Committee for Quality Assurance released its 2019 Health Insurance Plan Ratings, which ranked Hawaii as the No. 6 state with the highest percentage of highly-rated health plans over a three-year avaerage. According to a statement issued .....»»
This nurse worked more than 30 years at the same hospital. Then the pension plan went bust.
Religious-affiliated pension plans — like the one at this New York state hospital — do not have to get insurance coverage, under the law. And that can spell trouble for retirees if they run low on funds......»»
This nurse worked more than 30 years at the same hospital. Then the pension plan went bust.
Religious-affiliated pension plans — like the one at this New York state hospital — do not have to get insurance coverage, under the law. And that can spell trouble for retirees if they run low on funds......»»
This nurse worked more than 30 years at the same hospital. Then the pension plan went bust.
Religious-affiliated pension plans — like the one at this New York state hospital — do not have to get insurance coverage, under the law. And that can spell trouble for retirees if they run low on funds......»»
Kaiser rated highest health plan in Hawaii for quality, according to NCQA
According to the National Committee for Quality Assurance's 2019-2020 insurance plan rating, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is the highest-rated health plan in the state, followed by Hawaii Medical Service Association. The ranking was based off a five-point .....»»